MOOCs: the future of higher education, or a passing phase?

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Has Coursera solved the catch-22 of for-credit MOOCs?

By Jake New, Assistant Editor

September 19th, 2013

It’s the catch-22 of massive open online courses (MOOCs). Students want college credit for MOOCs, which would raise the price tag of the often-free courses. At the same time, the…

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A MOOC that will ‘cut across institutional boundaries’

September 9th, 2013

Many colleges have delved into MOOCs, while others have approach the massive courses with caution.…
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‘Walking Dead,’ comic books inspire MOOCs

September 4th, 2013

The University of California (UC) at Irvine is collaborating with AMC to produce a free…
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How MOOCs are evolving with video technology

September 4th, 2013

Crack open most massive open online courses (MOOCs) today and you’ll typically find three things…

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Can blockchain transform credentialing?

October 19th, 2018

At Central New Mexico Community College (CNM), empowering students is an important goal, says Tobe Phelps, senior director of online college. Giving students a permanent,…

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12 things chief enrollment officers say about their role

October 18th, 2018

The role of chief enrollment officers is complex due to increasing pressure, yet many who responded to a recent survey say they feel optimistic about…

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So you want to improve teaching & learning in your classrooms through innovation?

October 17th, 2018

Change is hard. Effective, targeted, measurable, and sustainable change within education can seem almost impossible—especially when institutions are large, resources are stretched thin, teachers are…

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The app that puts college within reach of Dreamers

October 16th, 2018

According to the U.S. Department of Education, about 65,000 undocumented students graduate every year from high school. But too many of them are thwarted from…

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10 ways your campus can support first-generation students

October 15th, 2018

With college accessibility front and center, many institutions are actively seeking ways to support first-generation college students. A new report from NASPA and The Suder…

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Real-world learning comes to campus

October 12th, 2018

Colleges and universities are enhancing undergraduate learning by combining in-class instruction with practical, real-world experiences. At Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU), freshmen and seniors can take…

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Here’s what online learning programs do right–and here’s what they can improve

October 11th, 2018

Many higher-ed institutions have put more emphasis on online learning programs due to recent student demand, and paying attention to demand for courses and training…

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This college opened a one-of-a-kind AI lab

October 10th, 2018

What if a special lab at the University of Rhode Island (URI) could educate the community on the ethical, technological, and social consequences of artificial…

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Here’s how to build a student-centered university

October 9th, 2018

Higher-ed leaders have to change the lens through which they view students if they hope to create learner-centered universities--and part of that change starts with…

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Here’s an innovative way to help students handle stress

October 8th, 2018

Depression on campus is an ongoing issue that colleges must face. According to the American College Health Association, the number of students who report ever…

MOOCs: the future of higher education, or a passing phase?

Has Coursera solved the catch-22 of for-credit MOOCs?

A MOOC that will ‘cut across institutional boundaries’

‘Walking Dead,’ comic books inspire MOOCs

How MOOCs are evolving with video technology

See All MOOCs: the future of higher education, or a passing phase? Top Stories »

Can blockchain transform credentialing?

12 things chief enrollment officers say about their role

So you want to improve teaching & learning in your classrooms through innovation?

The app that puts college within reach of Dreamers

10 ways your campus can support first-generation students

Real-world learning comes to campus

Here’s what online learning programs do right–and here’s what they can improve

This college opened a one-of-a-kind AI lab

Here’s how to build a student-centered university

Here’s an innovative way to help students handle stress

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